Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Name
07. COO Spotlight: Innovative Strategies Through 2031
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Biju Samkutty, Chief Operating Officer, Mayo Clinic International and Enterprise Automation
- Jody K. Reyes, FACHE, MSBA, RN, Chief Operating Officer, Clinical Enterprise, University of Iowa Health Care
- Joshua Michalski, KHMB, KHWT, KHSD, KHMT, KHFR, KHBMC, Chief Operating Officer, Miamisburg and Washington Township, Kettering Health
- Mark Brett, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer, Beacon Health System
- Matthew Lester, MBA, MHA, CPA, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Operating Officer, Medical College of Wisconsin
Description
As operational complexity grows, COOs are driving innovation across health systems. This panel spotlights forward-thinking strategies COOs are deploying through 2031, from workforce redesign and technology adoption to process optimization. Leaders share how operational leadership is shaping resilience, efficiency, and long-term performance in an increasingly demanding healthcare environment.